Locality Manager NHS Talking Therapies and Specialist Lead (East)

Main area
NHS Talking Therapies
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full timeFlexible workingCompressed hours37.5 hours per week (Duty cover by rota for Saturdays; Normally to work one evening per week.)
Job ref
152-M008.24
Employer
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Grenville House,
Town
Southampton
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 p.a
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/04/2024 23:59
Locality Manager NHS Talking Therapies and Specialist Lead (East)Band 8aThe 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.Job overviewAn exciting opportunity is available for the right candidate for a permanent position within the NHS Talking Therapies Southampton: Steps to Wellbeing leadership team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to fill the locality lead in the east of the city. This position also has responsibility for the LTC NHSTT specialism and will oversee the maintenance and continuation of the pathway development across the city with the support of a CBT lead.The successful candidate will be expected to work within the Southampton team’s 60/40 Face-to-face(base)/Remote working and fully support the service’s evening and Saturday working arrangements.Main duties of the jobThe locality lead will be responsible for the day to day operational management, leadership and line management of staff within the locality. The post holder will work with the leadership team to ensure that national guidelines are adhered to, performance targets are achieved and robust clinical governance arrangements are in place.The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of integrated working across the locality primary care networks.Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please ##### Working for our organisationAt Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact #####
to access the support. Person specificationEducational Requirements / QualificationsMasters level training in a Mental Health profession or an appropriate relevant equivalent qualification.MBA or other equivalent managerial qualification or equivalent experience.In – depth experience of working in mental health services where multidisciplinary working was embraced as part of service deliverExperience of implementing New ways of working principlesAbility to meet agreed/specified service targetsProven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and highly complex situations.In depth experience of implementing service policies and proceduresExpertise and knowledge across the spectrum of an IAPT/ counselling servicesExperience of leading and managing a teamEligibility for BABCP AccreditationExperience of workforce planningExperience of working in Primary Care ServicesLed on New Ways of Working for a serviceWorked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomesContributed to the developing IAPT programmenvolvement in research programmesAble to lead a service and make decisions and judgments about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolving.Able to influence and work with local partners in health and social care developing new servicesComputer literate, able to use word and spreadsheetsDemonstrates high standards in written and verbal communicationProven ability of analysis of information from data basesAbility to develop and use a risk strategyAble to develop good professional relationships with staff, clients working partners and the general publicProven ability in carrying out clinical auditsAble to demonstrate experience of workforce planning in a clinical serviceKnowledgeDemonstrates an understanding of the national IAPT service and how it links to governmental objectivesDemonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systemsDemonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this postUnderstanding of New Ways of WorkingPractical Implementation of New Ways of WorkingEducational Requirements / QualificationsLong term conditions top up trainingIAPT supervisionAt Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.What working for us will provide:27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)Health and wellbeing servicesFlexible working options, including family-friendly hoursFree training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goalsPreceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPsAccess to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our TrustRelocation costs where applicableSalary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying and selling annual leaveNHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and moreVisit our careers website
to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.What you need to do:Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Ailsa Greenlees
Job title
Senior Clinical Lead
Email address
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Telephone number
02380 272000
Additional information
Ailsa Greenlees Senior Clinical Lead & Service Manager (secondment)In my absence - please contact my PA Alison Standing on #####
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